Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Office Depot-In Kind Support & Donations



Office Depot Product Donations

Office Depot's product donation program is managed by Gifts In Kind International, the world's leading charity in product philanthropy. Each of Office Depot's retail stores, distribution centers and warehouses is matched to a nonprofit organization that helps children. On a regular basis, each Office Depot location makes a donation of products (supplies, furniture, business machines, etc.) to its matched charity.

Our ongoing Product Donation Program enables Office Depot to place its donated products in the hands of thousands of children's charities across the nation. For more information regarding Gifts In Kind International, and/or Office Depot's product donation program, please visit www.giftsinkind.org, send an e-mail to productdonations@giftsinkind.org. You may write to them at:

Gifts In Kind International
333 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Please Note: Product donations through Gifts In Kind International are ongoing and involve a membership fee.



Sponsorships and Other Support

Each year, Office Depot supports a limited number of nonprofit organizations, initiatives and events in key markets where the company conducts business. Such support may take the form of store gift certificates, event sponsorships, and marketing and branding opportunities. These relationships are typically initiated by Office Depot. Unsolicited proposals are discouraged.

Office Depot is proud to help a large number of local nonprofit organizations every year. To aid in the review of requests for corporate support, we have established the following criteria:

  • The nonprofit organization must be aligned with Office Depot's mission to directly impact the health, education and welfare of children.
  • Funds provided by Office Depot must directly assist children.
  • The inquiring organization must provide background on the specific program and other funding sources.
  • The organization must have an established track record of community advocacy and a clear direction for its future initiatives.
  • The organization must have 501(c)(3) status.
  • The organization must provide a Federal Tax Identification Number

Office Depot does not contribute to individuals and does not make donations in return for advertising. We also do not make donations to:

  • Athletic Teams or Events
  • Fashion Shows
  • Project Graduation
  • Fundraising Dinners/Auctions
  • Capital Campaigns
  • Individual or Group Travel
  • Political Causes
  • Film/Video Projects
  • Nonprofit organizations that spend more than 25% of their revenue on management overhead and fundraising expenses.

Request Support from the Office Depot Foundation

To apply for a grant from the Office Depot Foundation, please click here to see if you are eligible.